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R411 BHW

1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX

Purple Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,502 mi
Last recorded106,502 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX79,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR411 BHW
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.4 SX
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2010 106,502 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 98,258 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 98,084 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 92,869 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 92,865 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

handbrake travel

Pass 8 Feb 2007 82,375 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Feb 2006 79,370 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX?

Based on 4,212 MOT tests across 927 vehicles.

62.4%
Pass Rate
5,852
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
927
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 605
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 365
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 278
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 246
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 215
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R411 BHW is a 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX in Purple with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 79,168 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 605 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R411 BHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R411 BHW registered?

R411 BHW is a 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R411 BHW safe to buy?

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